l2 part 1

What happened when Charlemagne’s empire fell?

• All of the above

• Nobles who owned land became more powerful than kings.

• Europe no longer had a powerful central government.

• This led to a new system called feudalism.

What was the role of the vassal in feudalism?

• A high-ranking noble who had power.

• A low-ranking noble who served a lord.

• A peasant who was tied to the land and its owner.

• A warrior on horseback who fought for a superior.

What was the code that knights lived by called?

• Chivalry

• Feudalism

• Vassalage

• Manorialism

Where did nobles live during the Middle Ages?

• Villages

• Towns

• Castles

• Manors

What was the main responsibility of the peasants on the manor?

• Work the land

• Rule the manor

• Protect the lord

• Train the knights

What was the land granted to a vassal by a noble called?

• Feudalism

• Manor

• Chivalry

• Fief

What was the system of rules and customs of being a knight called?

• Vassalage

• Feudalism

• Chivalry

• Manorialism

What was the role of a knight in medieval society?

• A high-ranking noble who had power

• A warrior on horseback who fought for a superior

• A low-ranking noble under the protection of a feudal lord

• A peasant who was tied to the land and its owner

What was the main purpose of castles during the Middle Ages?

• Serve as forts and homes

• Store food supplies

• Host tournaments

• Train knights

What was the role of the lord in the manor system?

• Rule the manor

• Work the land

• Protect the peasants

• Train the knights